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HG03 SSZ

2003 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,960 mi
Last recorded27,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SSZ
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear rear number plate light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,343 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 20,343 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 19,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2010 18,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2009 14,995 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 14,995 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 10,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,997 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2007 8,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2006 4,718 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 4,718 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES125?

Based on 22,568 MOT tests across 2,436 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 730
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 728
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 654
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 290
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 245
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HG03 SSZ is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda FES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG03 SSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG03 SSZ is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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